Establish Rules #5: Thou shalt not BITE

The first step to solving your problems is to admit you have one... Right? Not for me, I accept that I am a nail biter. For brief interludes throughout my forty years, I pamper my nails with beautiful products. I replace the teeth with nail files and force myself to use every time the urge hit to do some gnawing. For a couple of months, I refrain from the habit; However, I hit a stress point and the chewing begins.

Spying some alluring colors of nail polish at Bijin Salon & Spa, I investigate the display. At first the colors call me but the words "3 Free" speak to my inner eco child. Butter London contains no formaldehyde, no toluene and no DBP. Why wait until the New Year to shed those habits... I pronounce today, "Stop biting thou nails." I arm myself with a beautiful array of nail polish and a nail recipe.

Here's my plan:

1. Clip, not bite, and file those finger nails. 
2. Make my nail recipe to hydrate and remove dry skin: Combine 2 cups Sugar and 1 cup Olive Oil and then rub concoction all over hands, especially your nails and cuticles. Relax for 15 minutes listening to your favorite music playlist. Finally, rinse off your hands with warm water. You may want to use a warm washcloth to remove excess oil.
3. Since splurging on Butter's "Nail Fertilizer", coat my nails with this strengthener.
4. Gaze at the metamorphosis while painting with rosy sparkles.

My phone rings... I believe Steinbeck aptly describes my new situation: “The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft a-gley.” (aka: "The best laid plans, often go awry"). I hope I can complete my plan before the New Year !